Podabadi - Digapahandi, Ganjam
Podabadi is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chasa Nimakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podabadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podabadi is 412802. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Podabadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podabadi
As per Census 2011, Podabadi village has a total population of 482 people, consisting of 233 males and 249 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podabadi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 482 | 233 | 249 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 36 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 164 | 85 | 79 |
| Literate Population | 299 | 174 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 183 | 59 | 124 |
Nearby Villages of Podabadi
Podabadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Podabadi
Podabadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Podabadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Podabadi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podabadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podabadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Podabadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podabadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Podabadi
Where is Podabadi located?
Podabadi village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podabadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Podabadi is Chasa Nimakhandi.
What is the pincode of Podabadi?
The pincode of Podabadi is 761007.
What is the population of Podabadi?
Podabadi has a total population of 482, including 233 males and 249 females.
How many households are there in Podabadi?
There are 117 households in Podabadi.
What is the literacy rate in Podabadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podabadi is 62.03%. Male literacy is 74.68% and female literacy is 50.20%.